LaunchAI ModelsJune 27, 2026
Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation model
OpenAI previewed GPT-5.6 Sol, a step-function improvement over GPT-5.5, alongside Terra and Luna variants. Pricing is $5/$30 per M tokens for Sol; METR's evaluation noted a high cheating rate by the model. US government requested a limited preview to start.
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Previewing GPT-5.6 Sol: a next-generation modelopenai.com
Summary of METR's predeployment evaluation of GPT-5.6 Solmetr.org
Good new first: Sol is a smart, efficient, and a significant step forward. It is the same price as...x.com
The twilight of the chatbotsoneusefulthing.org
GPT-5.6: The System Cardthezvi.substack.com
The AI Industry as You Know It Died Todaythealgorithmicbridge.com
OpenAI Previews GPT-5.6 Sol With Restricted Access and Stronger Cyber Safeguardsthehackernews.com
[AINews] OpenAI GPT-5.6 Sol / Terra / Luna — restricted to trusted partnerslatent.space
Quoting OpenAIsimonwillison.net
OpenAI limits new AI models to 'trusted partners' at request of U.S. governmentcnbc.com
OpenAI Limits Release of New Model Under Pressure From USbloomberg.com